What addons are you using please? Community-reported
A guide on popular addons for The Elder Scrolls Online.
data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESPUnderstanding Addons in ESO
Addons in The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) enhance gameplay by providing additional features, improving user interface, and offering quality of life improvements. They are created by the community and can be downloaded from various websites.
Popular Addons
Some widely used addons include:
1. **Minion**: A client for managing your ESO addons, making it easier to install, update, and remove them.
2. **Combat Metrics**: Provides detailed statistics about your combat performance, including damage dealt and healing done.
3. **Lorebooks**: Helps track lorebooks that you have collected and those that you still need to find in the game.
4. **Skyshards**: Displays the locations of skyshards on your map, making it easier to collect them.
5. **Inventory Insight**: Enhances inventory management by providing additional sorting and filtering options.
How to Install Addons
To install addons, you typically need to download them from a trusted source, such as ESOUI or Nexus Mods, and then extract the files into the `AddOns` folder located in your ESO installation directory. After that, you can enable them in the game's settings.
What Isn't Confirmed
While many addons are popular and widely used, individual preferences may vary. It's important to choose addons that suit your playstyle and needs. Additionally, some addons may not be updated regularly, which can lead to compatibility issues with game updates.
Where to Verify
For more information on addons, you can visit the following websites:
- [ESOUI](https://www.esoui.com/)
- [Nexus Mods](https://www.nexusmods.com/elderscrollsonline)